When planning interventions to address a client's crisis, which actions by the nurse are appropriate?
A) Develop the plan prior to meeting with the client.
B) Conduct a complete assessment.
C) Determine follow-up.
D) Focus on long-term problems.
Answer: B
Nursing care is based on assessment. Thus, a plan cannot be developed prior to meeting with the client. The time frame, whether short term or long term, and the need for follow- up will be determined by the findings of the assessment.
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